Hybrid Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison, Cardiometabolic Health

at Eli Lilly and Company

• Job title: Associate Director – Medical Science Liaison, Cardiometabolic Health
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $151,500 - $244,200 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Omaha, United States

About the role

• Medical Science Liaison providing expertise in cardiometabolic health for Lilly. Engaging with scientific experts and facilitating research collaboration within the therapeutic area.

Responsibilities

• engage in continuous learning to maintain the highest level of technical expertise within the therapeutic area they represent.
• establish themselves as a reliable, trusted, resource of unbiased, accurate, up-to-date, medical and scientific information requested by their customers.
• spend the majority of their time on customer-facing activities.
• act as one of the primary interfaces between Lilly medical and SEs/CEs to deliver a positive customer experience and utilize MSL capabilities that enhance customer engagement.
• connect SEs/CEs with other Lilly resources or internal business partners as appropriate and facilitate collaborative research and external opportunities.
• demonstrate strategic analysis, planning, and prioritization to maximize efficiency.
• implement and evaluate a strategic territory plan prioritizing core MSL activities and take personal accountability for results.
• effectively utilize territory analytics for customer identification and routing prioritization.
• synthesize and communicate actionable customer/clinical insights to internal Lilly medical and cross functional teams.
• use good judgement in decision-making and escalate issues as appropriate.
• cultivate internal networks and collaborate effectively across functions including working closely with other field-based colleagues.
• contribute to team goals and be an effective teammate.
• execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in health sciences (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD in a medically related field) required with 2-3 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience desired.
• OR Masters or bachelor's level degree in health sciences (e.g. BSN, RPh, PA, NP) considered if 5 or more years clinical, research or industry experience in relevant therapeutic area is present.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Cardiometabolic (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular) therapeutic area experience is strongly preferred.
• Field based position requires ability to travel up to 80% and work up to 4 to 6 weekends a year.
• Applicants should live in close proximity to a transport hub (airport/train station).
• Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine for which they are responsible.
• Learning agility to comprehend and effectively communicate large amounts of complex scientific content in a clear and concise fashion.
• Self-directed and able to work alone in the field effectively managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification.
• Effective strategic and critical thinking in order to analyze, assess and evaluate information and interpret impact or relevance to future states.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use field-based electronic or other communication tools for all aspects of job is critical.
• Resiliency in managing complex challenges.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including high emotional intelligence and the ability to engage in professional relationship building and networking.
• Experience in servicing customer needs for complex information.
• Significant experience in professional networking with mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Experience in field based working environment highly valued.
• Familiarity with health systems, academic communities, medical research, and medical education process highly valued.

Benefits

• eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)